Manila, Arkansas

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Manila, Arkansas
City
Location in Mississippi County and the state of Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°52′48″N 90°10′10″W / 35.88000°N 90.16944°W / 35.88000; -90.16944Coordinates: 35°52′48″N 90°10′10″W / 35.88000°N 90.16944°W / 35.88000; -90.16944
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Mississippi
Area
  Total 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2)
  Land 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2)
  Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 240 ft (73 m)
Population (2000)
  Total 3,055
  Density 954.7/sq mi (363.7/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 72442
Area code(s) 870
FIPS code 05-43820
GNIS feature ID 0077588

Manila is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,055 at the 2000 census. It was the hometown of World War I sniper Herman Davis. A park in the town honors his memory today.

Geography

Manila is located at 35°52′48″N 90°10′10″W / 35.88000°N 90.16944°W / 35.88000; -90.16944 (35.879876, -90.169538)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land.

The city's name is probably adapted from the 400-year-old capital city of the Philippines, Manila.[citation needed]

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,055 people, 1,214 households, and 842 families residing in the city. The population density was 946.2 people per square mile (365.2/km²). There were 1,304 housing units at an average density of 403.9/sq mi (155.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.20% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,214 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,896, and the median income for a family was $33,105. Males had a median income of $31,344 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,754. About 13.4% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 26.4% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Manila has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

Notable people

References

  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  3. Climate Summary for Manila, Arkansas
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